Executive Search for
Aerospace Defence Security

Specialists in senior leadership and technical appointments within complex, regulated environments.

Board, General Management, and senior commercial and technical leadership across advanced defence technologies, systems engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical domains.

Who We Are

Banner Lane is a specialist executive search consultancy focused on the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, with particular strength in advanced technology and dual-use environments.

We operate as a founder-led, retained search firm, supporting organisations where technical depth, regulatory awareness, and discretion are essential. Our work spans senior leadership and specialist technical appointments across complex, mission-driven businesses.

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Banner Lane works internationally across Europe, North America, and allied markets, delivering cross-border search assignments with a controlled, research-led approach.

Banner Lane is a Member of ADS, reflecting our active engagement within the UK’s aerospace, defence, and security ecosystem.

Leading Solutions in Key Sectors

We provide specialised executive search services to help your organisation in the following industries:

Founder-Led Search

Banner Lane operates as a founder-led executive search firm. Every engagement is personally led and delivered by Stephen Start, ensuring clarity of mandate, discretion in approach, and accountability from first discussion to final appointment.

Search delivery is supported by a trusted network of research partners and specialist advisors, engaged on a confidential, assignment-specific basis to provide market access and insight without diluting control or client confidentiality.

Clients work directly with the individual responsible for strategy, assessment, and delivery — not through layers of consultants.

Executive Search for
Aerospace Defence Security

Board, General Management, and senior commercial and technical leadership across advanced defence technologies, systems engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical domains.